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Lilly's Big Day
Contributor(s): Henkes, Kevin (Author), Henkes, Kevin (Illustrator)

ISBN: 0060742364 ISBN-13: 9780060742362
Publisher: Greenwillow Books

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Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: March 2006
Annotation: The Caldecott Medal-winning author/illustrator of "Kitten's First Full Moon" brings back his beloved character from "Lilly's Chocolate Heart" to star in a brand-new picture book in which Lilly prepares to be the flower girl at her teacher's wedding. Full color.

Additional Information

BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories
- Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations - General (see Also Religious - Christian - Holiday
- Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, Etc.

Dewey: E

LCCN: 2004052263

Age Level: 4-8

Grade Level: PreK-3

Lexile Measure: 660(Not Available)

Physical Information: 0.38" H x 8.74" W x 10.2" L (0.75 lbs) 40 pages

Themes:
- Event - Wedding

Features: Dust Cover, Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product

Awards: Georgia Children's Book Award, Nominee, Picture Storybook, 2009
Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award, Nominee, Grades K-3, 2008
Young Hoosier Book Award, Nominee, Picture Book, 2009
Parents Choice Award (Spring) (1998-2007), Winner, Recommended, 2006
Keystone to Reading Book Award, Nominee, Primary, 2008
Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens, Recommended, Up to Seven, 2007
Volunteer State Book Awards, Nominee, Grades K-3, 2008
Delaware Diamonds Award, Nominee, Grades K-2, 2007
Buckaroo Book Award, Nominee, Children's, 2006
Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award, Nominee, Grades K-3, 2008

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 02/20/2006 pg. 155
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2006 pg. 171
Booklist 03/01/2006 pg. 90
Kirkus Review - Children 03/15/2006 pg. 292
School Library Journal 04/01/2006 pg. 108
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2006 pg. 304 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style
Booklist Ed Choice Youth 01/01/2007 pg. 15
SLJ's Best Books 12/01/2006 pg. 39
New Yorker (The) 10/19/2009 pg. 86

Accelerated Reader Info

Quiz #: 106026
Reading Level: 3.6 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5

Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.

Publisher Description:

In this companion to Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, readers will discover a funny, poignant tale about facing life's disappointments and celebrating happy surprises.

Lilly's favorite teacher, Mr. Slinger, is getting married, and Lilly is going to be his flower girl Well, Lilly, thinks she is going to be his flower girl. It turns out that Mr. Slinger's niece Ginger is the official flower girl. But Lilly rises to the occasion as only Lilly can, turning heartbreak into wedding cake (a delicious three-tiered frosted Swiss cheese, no less), and disappointment into friendship A #1 New York Times bestseller by Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes.

This award-winning and beautifully illustrated picture book about friendship, perseverance, loyalty, love, weddings, and family is the companion to the bestselling classic Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse.

Contributor Bio(s): Henkes, Kevin: -

Kevin Henkes is an award-winning author and illustrator of many books for children of all ages. He received the Caldecott Medal for Kitten's First Full Moon; Caldecott Honors for Waiting and Owen; two Newbery Honors--one for Olive's Ocean and one for The Year of Billy Miller--and Geisel Honors for Waiting and Penny and Her Marble. His other books include Egg, Old Bear, A Good Day, Chrysanthemum, and the beloved Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse. Kevin Henkes lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin. www.kevinhenkes.com